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Aim Small, Miss Small

Aim Small, Miss Small

By Patrick Dunning

Alexander Rahmoeller may not be old enough to drive, but he's old enough to hunt, and therefore old enough to etch his name in BTR's record book.

The 14-year-old's third whitetail ever claimed Indiana's #4 spot in the semi-irregular category for centerfire rifle deer on opening weekend of his state's 2022 rifle season. And he made it happen all by himself.

Despite having never shot a gun more than 200 yards, the kid made a gutsy call to throw lead at this 200-inch hammer more than 265 yards away.

Alexander connected through both lungs and dropped the 13-pointer in its tracks.

Aim Small, Miss Small"When I first saw him, I said to myself, ‘Man, that's a far shot.' But I've never had an opportunity like this, I was thinking I should take it," Alexander told Buckmasters. "I didn't want to wound him but wanted to take the shot. I flipped my safety off and started shaking really bad. I got myself steady, aimed a little high and pulled the trigger. By the time I cycled another bullet he was flopping around on the ground."

Buckmasters scorer Jim Moore measured this Jasper County buck at 203 inches at the Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo in February 2023.

The rack features 181 inches of antler and a 21-inch inside spread. Five of the 11 typical points measured more than 10 inches, including a 13 4/8-inch P2 on the left.

You can read the full story of Alexander's most memorable solo hunt in Rack Magazine's 2023 Fall issue.

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